Hey, I've been lurking on the thread for years and haven't really shared.

This was my first pair of shell, purchased in 2012. Photo is from a few weeks ago. When I finally came around to purchasing a a "proper" pair of shoes my uncle, who also has many 20+ year old shell shoes in his rotation, impressed upon me the value of both shell and Alden. He also reminded me that my grandfather swore by shell and in particular had a pair of LWB for over 30 years. So one day I simply walked into Alden Madison asked if they had a pair of LWB in shell cordovan, figured out my size, and walked out wearing these. Since then I've picked up a few more : ).

Hey, I've been lurking on the thread for years and haven't really shared.

This was my first pair of shell, purchased in 2012. Photo is from a few weeks ago. When I finally came around to purchasing a a "proper" pair of shoes my uncle, who also has many 20+ year old shell shoes in his rotation, impressed upon me the value of both shell and Alden. He also reminded me that my grandfather swore by shell and in particular had a pair of LWB for over 30 years. So one day I simply walked into Alden Madison asked if they had a pair of LWB in shell cordovan, figured out my size, and walked out wearing these. Since then I've picked up a few more : ). Warning: Spoiler!(Click to show)

Hey, I've been lurking on the thread for years and haven't really shared.

This was my first pair of shell, purchased in 2012. Photo is from a few weeks ago. When I finally came around to purchasing a a "proper" pair of shoes my uncle, who also has many 20+ year old shell shoes in his rotation, impressed upon me the value of both shell and Alden. He also reminded me that my grandfather swore by shell and in particular had a pair of LWB for over 30 years. So one day I simply walked into Alden Madison asked if they had a pair of LWB in shell cordovan, figured out my size, and walked out wearing these. Since then I've picked up a few more : ).

Hey, I've been lurking on the thread for years and haven't really shared.

This was my first pair of shell, purchased in 2012. Photo is from a few weeks ago. When I finally came around to purchasing a a "proper" pair of shoes my uncle, who also has many 20+ year old shell shoes in his rotation, impressed upon me the value of both shell and Alden. He also reminded me that my grandfather swore by shell and in particular had a pair of LWB for over 30 years. So one day I simply walked into Alden Madison asked if they had a pair of LWB in shell cordovan, figured out my size, and walked out wearing these. Since then I've picked up a few more : ).

really nice shoes sir. thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by ReppTiePrepster

Ladies and gentlemen (I suppose we have no ladies here), we have a winner!!

anyone have the black shell wingtip boot on the barrie? would love to see real life pix of these. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by ReppTiePrepster

A few months ago in Ebay, there was a BNIB black shell wingtip boot, Alden for J Crew, f360' flat welt on double leather for $525 (size 10D). I can not believe I let this slip through my hands! If I hadn't gone with these cap toe boots on commando, I would still be kicking myself! I missed out on a great boot!

Hey, I've been lurking on the thread for years and haven't really shared.

This was my first pair of shell, purchased in 2012. Photo is from a few weeks ago. When I finally came around to purchasing a a "proper" pair of shoes my uncle, who also has many 20+ year old shell shoes in his rotation, impressed upon me the value of both shell and Alden. He also reminded me that my grandfather swore by shell and in particular had a pair of LWB for over 30 years. So one day I simply walked into Alden Madison asked if they had a pair of LWB in shell cordovan, figured out my size, and walked out wearing these. Since then I've picked up a few more : ).